Zesty Shrimp and Quinoa

Ingredients

• Soy sauce

  Made from soy (tamari)

  2 tbsp or 36g

• Balsamic vinegar

  ⅓ cup or 85g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 tsp or 2g

• Garlic

  Raw

  2 clove or 6g

• Quinoa

  Uncooked

  1 ½ cup or 255g

• Water

  Plain, clean water

  2 ¼ cup or 533g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Shrimp

  Crustaceans, mixed species, raw

  20 medium or 120g

• Onions

  Raw

  1 ½ medium or 165g

Directions

1. In a medium sized bowl combine soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and garlic. Stir until well blended and set sauce aside.
2. Combine dry quinoa and water in a pot. Bring to boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. While quinoa is cooking, begin cooking the shrimp. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and chopped onions to pan.
4. When the shrimp begin to turn pink, add the sauce to the pan and continue to cook, stirring frequently.
5. When shrimp is cooked through (about 3-5 minutes), add quinoa to the pan, and stir until well combined. Top with a drizzle of soy sauce or a squeeze of lime (if desired), and enjoy!